Yelled going to Ukraine is a worrying development. It signals a deapening commitment at all levels of government and 'elites'. These aren't the sort of people who can admit they may have miscalculated. It entrenches their commitment to war every time a high profile person goes to Ukraine. Russia isn't going to back down. This is looking bad for the peasants. "When elephants fight, the grass gets trampled".

The risks are growing every day. I hope they can step back.